Shimanoumi, Chiyomaru, Aoiyama, Ishiura, Chiyotairyu, Takanosho, Onosho, Mitakeumi, Shodai, Asanoyama, Hakuho share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 16 Shimanoumi2-0
• Maegashira 15 Chiyomaru2-0
• Maegashira 13 Aoiyama2-0
• Maegashira 12 Ishiura2-0
• Maegashira 11 Chiyotairyu2-0
• Maegashira 9 Takanosho2-0
• Maegashira 5 Onosho2-0
• Maegashira 3 Mitakeumi2-0

Okinoumi (Maegashira 2) beat Takakeisho (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 4-10, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 2 Okinoumi1-1

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Takayasu (Maegashira 1, 0-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 21-2; the rating model gives Hakuho 81%
• Okinoumi (Maegashira 2, 1-1) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 1-1) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 16-6; the rating model gives Okinoumi 34%
• Asanoyama (Sekiwake, 2-0) vs Daieisho (Maegashira 1, 0-2) →head-to-head: Daieisho leads 14-8; the rating model gives Asanoyama 65%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even